Hodgson's decision to keep both Rashford and Sturridge means England will have three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards in France.

Just three months after making his first appearance for United, the 18-year-old has won the FA Cup, signed a new contract and earned a place at Euro 2016.

Rashford impressed the England coaching staff by following up impressive training displays with a dream international debut, netting 138 seconds into the 2-1 win against Australia on Friday.

That display ratcheted up the pressure on Daniel Sturridge, but he too got the nod despite being the only member of the squad not to appear in either of the preparation matches.

The 26-year-old was absent for the victory against Turkey due to the Europa League final and was ruled out of the Socceroos clash with a calf strain.

Sturridge made a timely return to training on Monday, though, and has been selected ahead of Townsend and Drinkwater.

The latter had made the first of three England appearances in March, but there was no place for the Leicester midfielder in the 23-man squad.

Reacting to the news via his Instagram account, Drinkwater said: "Disappointed not to make the final 23! Would of been a fantastic experience to go to the euros as a player... But I'll be supporting the country like I always have!

"The seasons been a huge positive for me.. Going into next season as a premier league champion! Good luck to the lads... Bring it home £england"

England will have one remaining pre-tournament friendly with Portugal at Wembley on Thursday night, before the first game of the tournament proper against Russia on June 11.